samtam Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 I am travelling on Qatar on Sunday, leaving LOS for the first time in 3 1/2 years. They have recommended that we should check in 3 hours ahead of departure, even though we're on Business Class and always do online check in. Is 3 hours before departure the norm for international travel these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 I always get to the airport 3-4 hours before my flight, hate having to rush about. Biz class i'd say from check in to lounge max 30mins at Survanphum, i fly with Qatar once a month - <deleted> lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 16 minutes ago, samtam said: Is 3 hours before departure the norm for international travel these days? It was a fortnight ago when I went through albeit travelling economy class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samtam Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 38 minutes ago, PJ71 said: I always get to the airport 3-4 hours before my flight, hate having to rush about. Biz class i'd say from check in to lounge max 30mins at Survanphum, i fly with Qatar once a month - <deleted> lounge. Thanks. I guess in an abundance of caution I should follow the recommendation, but I too have previously experienced a quick check-in to lounge experience pre-pandemic. The Q lounge was quite nice when I last went, (but it was brand new about 4 years ago), and I'm sure like everything here, they don't maintain it, unlike the Doha lounge, which is spectacular. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samtam Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 2 hours ago, PJ71 said: I always get to the airport 3-4 hours before my flight, hate having to rush about. Biz class i'd say from check in to lounge max 30mins at Survanphum, i fly with Qatar once a month - <deleted> lounge. 2 hours ago, samtam said: Thanks. I guess in an abundance of caution I should follow the recommendation, but I too have previously experienced a quick check-in to lounge experience pre-pandemic. The Q lounge was quite nice when I last went, (but it was brand new about 4 years ago), and I'm sure like everything here, they don't maintain it, unlike the Doha lounge, which is spectacular. Is mask wearing obligatory during flight now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 3 hours ago, samtam said: Is mask wearing obligatory during flight now? They are not very strict, mainly as you board only. You'll be left alone in biz class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samtam Posted September 29, 2022 Author Share Posted September 29, 2022 15 hours ago, PJ71 said: They are not very strict, mainly as you board only. You'll be left alone in biz class. Good to know. Thank you. I will take masks with me, even though they are not required in Spain as much as they are expected here in Thailand, (although I'm not clear that is not changing here WEF 1 October). With or without those "rules" here anyway, I expect the vast majority will continue to wear masks indefinitely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internationalism Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 the last time in May my qatar was delayed for no reason given. I wouldn't do much over 1h before departure, unless you need rest after long journey to the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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